Don't use 'Barrister' as prefix to names - CJN directs lawyers, others

 CJN Bars Lawyers From Using 'Barrister' Title

PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF THE TITLE "BARRISTER" AS A PREFIX TO NAMES

13TH JULY, 2026

I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all Litigation Staff, Legal Practitioners,  Court Registrars, and Lawyers that the use of the title "Barrister" as a prefix to names is inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Consequently, all officers concerned are hereby directed to discontinue the use of the title "Barrister" before their names in all official correspondence, records, documents, identity materials, and any other official engagements with immediate effect.

Heads of Departments and Unit Heads are requested to ensure strict compliance with this directive by all officers under their supervision. Please be guided accordingly.

KABIR E. AKANBI, Esq. Chief Registrar